By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: It’s known as the world’s most spectacular race day, and one of the UAE’s unmissable annual social occasions, the Dubai World Cup is an explosion of sporting excellence staged against an iconic backdrop. Add in fabulous fashion, endless entertainment, fine dining and a plethora of hospitality options – it is the ultimate day out, with something …

DUBAI: The Emirates Cricket Board has thanked the UAE government and the various security and transport authorities for their outstanding work during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Dubai matches. The tournament concluded last night at the Dubai International Stadium with India lifting the trophy in front of a capacity 25,000 crowd. Despite the short turnaround time, the ECB in close …

DUBAI: Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas made it third time lucky at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Saturday night, defeating Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-3 to claim his maiden ATP 500 title in front of a jubilant Centre Court under the lights at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium. Making his first Dubai appearance since 2020, when he was defeated in …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Stefanos Tsitsipas will compete in the final of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships for a third time in four appearances after easing past Tallon Griekspoor in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 on Friday. The World No11, in what will be his 30th career final, will face the ATP Tour’s most in-form player, Felix Auger-Aliassime, after the …

Sport Desk DUBAI: Arsenal first team players David Raya, Jorginho and Mikel Merino were treated to a tour of Dubai to experience the city’s newest architectural icons and storied landmarks. After being picked up on a hop on hop off City Sightseeing bus, the players were welcomed by Emirates Cabin Crew, who offered bite-sized facts and insights about each landmark …

This past weekend, the Fujairah Tennis Club hosted an exhilarating Friendly Round Robin Tennis Tournament, bringing together young athletes from Aramco, Dubai, and Fujairah for a dynamic showcase of talent, camaraderie, and sportsmanship. Spanning from Friday afternoon to Sunday midday, the event was a celebration of both competitive spirit and the joy of the game, offering an invaluable platform for …

Sport Desk DUBAI: World-class riders at UAE Team Emirates XRG, the world’s number one ranked team on the UCI World Tour and Emirates partnered up to offer Al Nasr Sports Club’s youth cyclists a unique coaching session, helping breed interest, support young talent and encourage commitment to the growing sport of cycling. The coaching clinic saw 17 young cycling enthusiasts, …

DUBAI: Seventeen-year-old sensation Mirra Andreeva made history on Saturday night at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, beating Denmark’s Clara Tauson in straight sets 7-6(1), 6-1 to become the youngest player to win a WTA 1000 title since the format’s inception in 2009. Dubai’s women’s tournament – celebrating its 25-year anniversary this week – featured two first-time finalists for a …

Sport Desk DUBAI: Seventeen-year-old Mirra Andreeva made history on the hallowed hard centre court at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Friday, beating World No7 Elena Rybakina 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to become the youngest player to reach a WTA 1000 final. Having defeated 2022 Dubai finalist Marketa Vondrousova in the second round and World No2 Iga Swiatek in the …

DUBAI: STARZPLAY, the leading subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service in the MENA region, brings cricket fans and enthusiasts exclusive live coverage of the highly anticipated India vs. Pakistan cricket match this Sunday, February 23rd, at 1 PM GST. This highly anticipated match promises a display of world-class cricket, showcasing the talent and sportsmanship of both teams. Through it, Pakistan aims to come …